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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does James imagine doing to his father?
(a) To grab any weapon and gash a hole in his father's breast
(b) To go fishing for the afternoon
(c) To go to town to the picture show
(d) To go to one of his philosophy classes

2. What is the condition of the house now that ten years have passed?
(a) Mrs. McNab kept the house spotless.
(b) The books are moldy, plaster is falling, and the pipes are clogged.
(c) The wood floor is in good condition and the walls are solid
(d) Vagrants live in the house.

3. What is Mrs. Ramsay bringing to the Lighthouse for the keeper's ailing son?
(a) Knitted hat
(b) Gloves
(c) Knitted stockings
(d) A winter coat

4. What is Lily's opinion of Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She thinks he is a great philosopher.
(b) She thinks he is a caring husband and father.
(c) She thinks he is a spoiled tyrant who is selfish and self-centered.
(d) She thinks he is athletic for his age.

5. Why is Lily thankful that Mr. Ramsay is reciting poetry?
(a) He will not bother to look at her painting.
(b) She enjoys the sound of it.
(c) She is trying to learn poetry herself.
(d) She thinks it makes him look distinguished.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of Mrs. Ramsay?

2. What is Mrs. Ramsay sorry for after she tells James they cannot go to the Lighthouse?

3. Why is Mrs. Ramsay concerned when the sound of the children playing and the men talking suddenly stops?

4. Why does Mr. Ramsay become annoyed with Mrs. Ramsay, thinking he will go off alone?

5. Why does Mr. Tansley feel proud for the first time in his life?

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